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Morning Norwich! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Meet the 105-year-old who's seen Norwich change over a century
  • State court revisits Norwich murder case over secret witness leniency concerns
  • Waterford man faces manslaughter charge after Montville overdose death

Also on today's calendar: 3rd Annual Family Day | "Lisbon Family Fun Day 2026" and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 84 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 78, low: 62.
  • Saturday: Showers around in the p.m., with a high of 73 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Norwich woman turns 105 and still asks, 'Why am I here?' (norwichbulletin.com) — A beloved lifelong Norwich resident, Bernice Senkewitcz is preparing to celebrate her 105th birthday at the AHEPA 110-III senior apartments, where neighbors call her their "queen." She reflects on growing up near downtown Norwich, skating in Greeneville and Taftville, raising four children after tragedy, and staying in the city she loves to remain close to family and friends.
   

2. CT Supreme Court intervenes in murder conviction. It said jury has a right to know about agreements (courant.com) — Connecticut's Supreme Court has ordered further review of a murder conviction involving the 2012 killing of a Norwich man, focusing on whether jurors should have been told more about a key witness's possible deal with prosecutors. The ruling could change how New London County prosecutors handle and disclose cooperation agreements, potentially affecting future Norwich-area criminal cases and witness credibility in court.
   

3. Waterford man charged with manslaughter in Montville overdose death (theday.com) — A Waterford man has been charged with manslaughter, accused of selling fentanyl that led to a 23-year-old's fatal overdose in Montville earlier this year. He was taken into custody at Norwich Superior Court and is being held on a $250,000 bond as police from several southeastern Connecticut departments continue coordinating on the case.
   

4. FRANKLIN: Ivan L. 'Sonny' Kelly (town.news) — A longtime truck driver and skilled woodworker, Ivan "Sonny" Kelly died on August 14 at age 67 at Backus Hospital in Norwich, leaving family across Oakdale and Franklin. Loved for his craftsmanship, country music, and devotion to his wife and extended family, he requested no public services, and relatives will honor him privately while inviting memorial donations to the American Cancer Society.
   

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  • Wearable Technology, Real Independence: UCP Hosts Hands-On Training at East Lyme Public Library —Sheri Mathieu Read on Patch
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    He has experience with landscaping, basic construction, masonry and basic maintenance experience. He was off of work for a while due to helping me… (Nextdoor Alexander St)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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